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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Shelbyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Shelby by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane GRR - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 49m
    $264–999

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane GRR - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Shelbycar car
    12h 47m
    $194–769

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 16m
    $505–1,115

  4. Drive 1,635.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Shelbycar car 1,635.3 mi
    26h
    $299–432

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane GRR - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 59m
    $245–1,106

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ORD - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 7m
    $427–1,015

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane GRR - HLN
    2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 22m
    $217–872

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MKG - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 10m
    $292–842

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 2m
    $454–910

Grand Rapids to Shelby by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,602.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 49m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Shelby, MT, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Shelby Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 16m.

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